Capability 14: Responder Safety and Health

The Responder Safety and Health capability is one of the 15 capabilities identified in the Centers for Disease Control and Preparedness Public Health Preparedness Capabilities. This capability focuses on the ability to protect emergency medical staff responding to a critical incident, and is comprised of four functions: 1) Identify responder safety and health risks; 2) Identify safety and personal protective needs; 3) Coordinate with partners to facilitate risk-specific safety and health training; and 4) Monitor responder safety and health actions.